CNC Manufacturing Engineer (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance)

MaineGuide; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

MaineGuide in Bangor, ME is seeking experienced CNC Programmers for a 1-year contract to support high-precision manufacturing operations onsite. You will program, verify, and troubleshoot CNC machines using Fanuc, Siemens, or Okuma controls and CAM software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, or Esprit 2000.

Responsibilities include shop-floor support, tooling, fixturing, operator training, and process improvements. Strong diagnostic skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience with 2+ years in operations.
• Hands-on CNC programming and machining experience required.
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, or Okuma controls is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for milling, turning, and/or grinding.
• Verify CNC programs using Vericut before shop-floor release.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs and provide daily production support.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on machine startups and process improvements.
• Support tooling, fixturing, and machining process requirements.
• Develop operator instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Lead improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High school diploma/GED with 2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Esprit 2000

Vericut

Fanuc Macro B

Job description

Location: Bangor, ME (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year
Pay: Up to $59/hour (W2) + Benefits
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Industry: Gas Turbine Manufacturing

We are seeking experienced CNC Programmers to support complex, high-precision manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming, verifying, and troubleshooting CNC machines using Fanuc, Siemens, or Okuma controls and CAM software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, or Esprit 2000.

Experience with Vericut, macro programming, multi-axis machining, and exotic materials is highly desirable. The role also involves shop-floor support, tooling and fixturing, operator training, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for milling, turning, and/or grinding operations.
• Verify CNC programs using Vericut before shop-floor release.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs and provide daily production support.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers on machine startups and process improvements.
• Support tooling, fixturing, and machining process requirements.
• Develop operator instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Lead improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• At least 2 additional years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Hands-on CNC programming and machining experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, or Okuma controls.
• Proficiency in Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit 2000, or similar CAM software.
• Experience with Vericut and CNC macro programming, including Fanuc Macro B.
• Knowledge of multi-axis machining, exotic materials, and large components.
• Familiarity with tooling, fixturing, GD&T, and Lean manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Pay: $56.00 - $59.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person